What is API?
An API (Application Programming Interface) is a defined contract that lets one piece of software request functionality or data from another, without needing to know its internal implementation. Web APIs typically exchange JSON over HTTP, but the term applies just as much to a library function signature or an operating system call.
Example
Calling fetch("/api/users") uses a web API to retrieve user data over HTTP.
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